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This tale of ours: Pakistani academics’ challenges, struggles, and becoming
Citation
Anjum, I and Fraser, S and Thomas, S, This tale of ours: Pakistani academics' challenges, struggles, and becoming, International Journal for Academic Development, 26, (4) pp. 418-432. ISSN 1360-144X (2021) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1080/1360144X.2021.1976188
Abstract
This paper, reporting the findings from a larger, earlier study, aimed to develop an in-depth understanding of the struggles involved in six Pakistani academics’ experiences of professional growth. A narrative inquiry approach was used to explore the experiences and the data were analysed using paradigmatic reasoning, an approach to analysing narratives. The results indicate that professional learning for the participants in this inquiry is largely a solitary endeavour that relies on an internal locus of control and is driven by a sense of ethical responsibility. Findings support holistic academic development, with important strategic implications for academic developers in higher education institutions.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | academic development, higher education, narrative inquiry, Pakistan |
| Research Division: | Education |
| Research Group: | Education systems |
| Research Field: | Higher education |
| Objective Division: | Education and Training |
| Objective Group: | Learner and learning |
| Objective Field: | Higher education |
| UTAS Author: | Anjum, I (Dr Imran Anjum) |
| UTAS Author: | Fraser, S (Professor Sharon Fraser) |
| UTAS Author: | Thomas, S (Dr Sharon Thomas) |
| ID Code: | 146611 |
| Year Published: | 2021 |
| Deposited By: | Education |
| Deposited On: | 2021-09-16 |
| Last Modified: | 2022-05-18 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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